Rodeo Roundup at the Rock - Rockhurst High School

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Welcome from the President
Dear Friends and Guests,
Welcome to the Rodeo Spectacular 2008! I continue to be amazed by the
generosity and support from so many in our school community. Allow me to thank
you for honoring us with your presence.
Our auction chairs, ably assisted by nearly four hundred volunteers, have
poured months of creativity, organization and just plain hard work into creating the
Rodeo Roundup at the Rock. Let the spirit of the Wild West rope us into enjoying
all the treasures up for bid. But let us not forget that our students are the true
treasures - for us and our world.
Allow me to point out some other treasures this evening. I'd like to
acknowledge our co-chairs, Cathi and David Brain, and Becky and Chris Herring.
They have led an energetic and motivated group of volunteers to present a celebration
that will please all of you cowpokes.
To all of you who have contributed to Spectacular 2008 in so many ways, I
extend my heartfelt gratitude. Your unfailing contributions of time, talent and
treasure make this event possible - and memorable - each year.
Let the Roundup roll over you and draw you into the spirit of the evening
with its playful and colorful display of gifts. Enjoy the companionship of the
Rockhurst community and the excitement of the bidding. And please, be generous
with your bids. When you open your checkbook at the end of the evening,
you'll also be helping ensure that current and future generations of Hawklets
receive the benefits of a Jesuit education - an experience that challenges them to
seek excellence of mind, heart and soul as they become leaders in learning and
service for Kansas City and beyond.
May God bless you for your generosity.
Rev. Terrence A. Baum, SJ
President